The Logitech S125i isn't going to knock you out of your seat, but at around $69, it's a nice, light, and portable speaker to keep in a kitchen or bedroom.
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Need a new little iPod speaker to take around the house, but don't want to spend a ton of money? Logitech is looking out for you with two new portable iPod speaker systems that are light on features but strike a nice balance of design and price.

Of the two speakers, the biggest and baddest is the S315i, an iPhone- and iPod-compatible system with a built-in rechargeable battery capable of 20 hours of continuous playback. The speaker measures around 11 inches wide, 5 inches tall, and 2 inches deep, and includes an integrated kickstand on the back that folds down flat for easy storage. The S315i should be hitting store shelves later this month with a retail price of $129.

The baby of the bunch is the S125i, a little mouse of a speaker that measures 8 inches wide, 3.2 inches deep, and 3.5 inches high. The speaker isn't iPhone-certified, but it will work with your iPod or any audio source you feel like routing in over the 3.5mm aux input. The S125i is powered by 4 AA batteries (rated for 10 hours of use) or an included adapter. You can pick one up in September for $69 list.

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